TLB Hire in Cape Town
Three TLBs, each hired with an experienced operator included. Digging, loading and backfilling across Cape Town, delivered to site on our own flatbed.
TLB, Backhoe & Digger Loader Hire in Cape Town
A TLB — also called a backhoe loader or a digger loader — is a practical all-rounder for sites that need digging and loading without bringing in a larger excavator. WAFCON provides TLB, backhoe loader and digger loader hire in Cape Town for contractors, builders and site teams who need a machine for everyday site preparation work.
Common TLB Uses
Digging trenches
Service trenches for water, power and drainage. All three TLBs dig past 4.2 m, with the Volvo reaching 5.32 m with its extending dipper.
Backfilling
Refilling around foundations and buried services in controlled layers, ready for compaction.
Loading material
The 1 m³ front bucket loads sand, stone and spoil onto trucks without needing a separate loader on site.
Moving rubble
Clearing building rubble and demolition waste into piles or straight onto a truck.
Site levelling
Rough levelling and grading with the front bucket before final preparation.
Clearing small sites
One machine that digs, loads and clears, suited to residential stands and smaller commercial sites.
General construction work
The all-rounder of the fleet. If a job needs digging and loading in one machine, a TLB usually does it.
When a TLB Makes Sense
A TLB is useful when the job needs both digging and loading power. It is often a solid choice for smaller construction sites, civil works, trenches, site clean-up, backfilling and general site preparation.
For heavier digging or bulk earthworks, view our Excavator Hire Cape Town page. If the job needs compaction after backfilling, see Roller Hire Cape Town. See full specs for our Volvo BL61B, CASE 580T and SDLG B877 TLBs.
Send the Site Location
Tell us where the job is in Cape Town so we can check availability for the machine.
Confirm the Work Needed
Share the type of work, access details and when you need the machine on site.
Get Availability and a Price
Tell us where the job is and when you need the TLB. We will confirm availability and pricing for your site.
On Site
Real machines. Real projects.
Request a TLB Hire Quote
Send your site location, the work involved and your dates. We come back with availability and a wet-rate price, operator included.
TLB Hire FAQs
Do your machines come with an operator?
Yes, always. WAFCON hires wet rate only: every machine comes with an experienced operator included. You never need to source your own.
Do you offer TLB hire in Cape Town?
Yes. WAFCON offers TLB hire in Cape Town for digging, backfilling, loading, levelling, rubble movement and general construction work.
What is a TLB useful for?
A TLB is useful for jobs that need both digging and loading power, including trenches, site clean-up, backfilling, rubble removal and site preparation.
Is a TLB the same as a backhoe loader or digger loader?
Yes. In Cape Town a TLB is also called a backhoe loader or a digger loader — the same machine, with a front loader bucket and a rear digging arm.
When should I choose a TLB instead of an excavator?
Choose a TLB when the job needs a practical all-rounder for smaller digging, loading, levelling and backfilling work. For heavier digging or bulk earthworks, contact us about excavator hire.
What should I send for a TLB hire quote?
Send your site location, the work needed, when you need the TLB and how long you expect to need the machine for.